NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2068, 9 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Residbnt Magistrate's Co out. The charge sheer, ben g blank, there was no business at the Court this morning. Naval Beigade. —The Lyttelton Naval Brigade have, it appears, brim gazetted some time, but tbe fact was not known when th" deputation waited on the Premier a few days ago. The circumstance was discovered yesterday by f he secretary in looking over files of the “New Zealand Government Gaz°tto.” Thus the Naval Brigade is now au established fact, and all that remains for tho corps to do is to get into thorough working order.

A Disohaeoed Maobi.—This forenoon a musular looking aboriginal, robed in a blue blanket, caused some little stir in port marching through the streets. He was Wainui Te Tarawata, discharged from Ripa Island as belonging to a tribe of Natives down South. ExctmaiOK To-Moauow at Poet.—Tomorrow the steamer Lyttelton will make a couple of cheap excursion trips from Lyttelton down to Ripa Island, where the Native prisoners are, and will visit the neighboring bays, as announced elsewhere. Lyttelton Polios Coubt.—A seaman, Charles Forrest, belonging to the crew of the ship Crusader, was this morning sentenced to forty-eight hours’ imprisonment, and to forfeit two days pay, for being absent without leave. Mr H. N. Nalder appeared on behalf of the master of the ship. Lyttelton Regatta.—A meeting of the committee was held in the Colonists’ Hall on Friday night, to make arrangments for hold log the annual regatta on the Ist of January next. The following were added to the committee : R. MoFarlane, Geo. Ayers, H. M. Spencer, A programme of events was drawn up, .with approximate prizes, these to be finally fixed, and the preliminary programme published when the collectors appointed hand in the report of their canvas. Should this be Satisfactory, the regatta will consist of a champion sailing race for trading vessels, yacht race, ships’ boats race, sailing race in open boats, ballast boat race, four - oared icrijger ;a®-, four • oared outrigger race, pair-oarea outrigger lace, double sculling race in stump -.outriggers, ships’ boats pulling race, four-oared whaleboat raos for youths, friendly societies’ race, canoe race, and model yacht race. Mr H. Allwright, M.HR.wns elected commodore, and Mr R. Puflelt vice-comraodore. Misers P. Cunningham, R, Macfarlsue, Dransfield, Wilcox, Leys, and Captain McLellan were appointed collectors, and the meeting adjourned until Thursday night, the 21st nstant.

Oiioka.— The celebration of the miniversary of the Oddfellows’ Hall took plaoo here yesterday, when a series of sports were carried out, followed by a ball. The whole affair passed off very successfully. Theater Royal. —The Diorama was again exhibited last night, when there was a good house. The gift distribution created as much interest as ever. To day there will be a matinee performance, aa well aa the tuutl evening one.

United Methodist Fbsb Chukoh. —ln connection with the United Methodist Free Church, Bingsland, the anniversary of the Sabbath School will take place to-morrow, when a sermon will be preached in the morning by the Rev. E O. Ferry. In the afternoon a service of song and recitations will be given by the scholars, presided over by H. J. Buss, President of the Cantelbury Sunday School Union. Also, in the evening, a sermon by tho Rev. J. White. Special hymns will be sung at ouch service by the children and choir. On Tuesday evening, the 12th, the usual tea and public meeting will take placs. A large gathering is expected. Swimming Matches —’The ewinmlng matches which were announced to come off t, - lay ware abandoned, owing to the e being tome difficulty about the leasing of t:ie baths. It appear that there was an informality in the lotting of tho tenders, and the Council are now carrying on (the baths pro t<m ; but it is understood that fresh tenders will be called for. Ranqiosa Discussion Class. —On Thursday evening, at tho usual meeting of this class, Mr Edward Clark, president, in the obair, a long discussion took place on the question i f the married v. the single state, which resulted in a decision against the Bai edicts by a majority of one. Debating Society. —The final debate of the session took place last evening in St. John’s schoolroom ; Mr B. 0. J. Stevens in the chair. The subject discussed was whether Oobden or tho Duka of Wellington was the greatest benefactor of the ago. The latter was declared to be by the members present tho greatest benefactor. Cucacn of tub Holy Innocents, Amb bulky. —At a vestry meeting held on Thursday evening, tho fact that the contractor had done nothing to the tower sicca it was blown down was brought forward, and a resolulion passed directing the architect (Mr Mount,fort) to notify to tho contractor that tho work must be completed according to tho original specification. Obops in the Ellvsmfbs District. —The crops in this district are really looking firstclass, and up to the present everything tends to make the farmers look hopefully forward to a good harvest. The nor’-westers at one time threatened to do considerable damage, and although no very heavy fall of rain has taken place for soma time there have been several good showers within the last nine or ten days which have done considerable good. More rain is, however, wanted, especially on tho plains. Wheat has the predominance this year, and than barley, most of tho farmers only sowing a sufficient quantity of oats lor their own use. The Easteen Question. —Baron Mollwo, from Bu-sia, de ivared a lecture on the Eastern Question in Gee's schoolroom last evening. The attendance was very small. His Worship tho Mayor was present, and introduced the Baron, whose lecture proved exceedingly interesting. This gentleman has a good delivery, his foreign accent having rather a pleasing effect than otherwise, and bis audience gave him close attention throughout, and went away well satisfied with their entertainment. Baron Mollwo intends giving another lecture shortly on a subj set more generally popular in character, CoNCBET. —The promenade concert given by the Railway Band last night in the Oddfellows’ Hall was largely attended. A very excellent programme of instrumental music had been prepared, in which the Orchestral and Railway bands took part, and both played will. Some comic songs, which wa.e interspersed in the programme, appeared to meet with approval from the audience, judging by the encores they received. A short interval of darning followed, which was indulged in by those present with great gusto. In consequence of the great success last night the band intend repeating the ball this evening from eight o'clock. It may be mentioned that the band wore their new uniform last night, which is exceedingly handsome. Lyttelton Electoral Boll. —The roll for the electoral district of Lyttelton, containing the list of persons 'qualified to vote for members of the House of Representatives, has bean completed and p Anted. There are 6tß names on tho roll, as against 462 on that used at the last election, an increase mainly due to the extension of the franchise secured in the electoral Bills passed last session. Of the 628 shown on the roll, 161 are qualified ar freeholders, and the remainder enjoy “the inestimable privilege ” by a residential qualification. The roll, as it stands, forms an excellent directory, for which it will doubtless be used to a great extent, more particularly as it may be purchased from the Registrar at one shilling per copy, in place of three shillings as formerly, for the information of those persons whose names are not on the new roll, it may bo stated that by applying to the Registrar, Mr W. H. Eyes, Junr, they may be added at any time before the nest election. The New Railway Manage ks. — Remarking upon the changes which are about to take place in the Railway management, the “ Oamaru Mail” says :—Mr Maxwell is known to but few of the publie, even by name, but we understand that he has afforded some evidences of bis ability to fill the position to which he has been elect'd. Wo are far more familiar with Mr Hamay, for whom, as a man and an official, it a ems everyone has a good word. We felt BU'O that Mr Hannay’s knowledge and attention to bis duties would earn for him promotion, and we are pleased to find that the Governms.it has, at leiat in one instance, acknowledge merit in a befit ting manner. As an administrator of the affairs of railways, we bel’eva that Mr Hannay has not bis equal in th i colony, and it is likely that whilst he will hire the sole super vision of departmental and traffic business, Mr Maxwell will control the locomotive department, and see that the rolling stock and lines are maintained efficiently. A "Valuable Estate —Among the list of English properties locked up in Chancery are the Townley estates The property is said to be worth £10,000.000, and the Bank of Eng land is supposed to have over £35,000,000 in its vaults to the credit of these estates, being the accumulated rents of a century. Colonel Richard Townley, last of the Earls of Clarenceau, died about 100 years ago, and being without issue or known next of kin his estates were thrown into'Onai.eery, ponding the determination of the rights ot the claimants. Tho American heirs are represented by Colonel JAquea, who, according to a letter received by Joseph J. Du Prat, of San Francisco, from bis mother, Mrs EMz.beth D. Prat, of Now Oflaans, has just taken possession of tho the three os'a os of Xoinley, Corby, and Ashton, under the Act of Magna Charta.”,Through tho taking ot t is step it is claimed that the Government or contesting claimants will now be compelled to assume the aggressive.

The Growth op “The Village,"—An interesting paper has been hanged to the select committee on the London water supply, giving details of the increase in the number of houses from January, 1873, to December, 1879. The total number of houses in the districts of the eight L >ndon water com panies at the end of last year was 573,792, being an increase of 81,787 from the com meno meat of 1873. Tne years showing the largest increases a a 1869, 1873 1878, when the numbers increased respectively 21,720, 14,980, 14 954; in 1676 the increase in tlie number of houres was 8763, while in 1874, 1875, and 1877 the increases were only about 7000. The distiicts in which the increase is largest are Lambeth, whore duri/g the la-t seven years the number has inoieused by 17,829 ; East London, where the iuor-use has been 17.267 ; and the dis'nct eupphe ' ly the Southwark and Vuuxhall Company, where the increase has been 11,002. The r. miining p otions of London have increased by about 8000 during the last seven yo»rs, with the exception of Cheher, where the increase is only 179', of which number 1390 were added to the district in Oo ober of 18<9 Confbebnob OF LoCAL Bodies —A conference respecting the maintenance of the roads around and through Hagicy Park was held yesterday afternoon at the 8.1 wyn County Council office. Alter a long discussion it was agreed to postpoi e the meeting for a fortnight, eo as to enable the vsrhiuu cjuncils, &c., to be consulted on the subject. Bowling Club —The annual Hireling of the Christchurch Bowling Club w»e add yesterday afternoon. The attendance of members was not so large as it ought to have been, and general regret was expressed therea ; further, it was resolved to postpone the special business till a larger meeting should be held, and the only business done was to adopt the annual report and appoint a secretary and a treasurer for the ensuing year. K&iapoi Woollen Company’s Employes’ Picnic—a picnic of the employes of this company has been arranged to be held .-.t Pigeon Bay on Thursday next. 'There ought to be a largo attendance, and as the Ka apoi Oddfellows visit the B-joi that day there wi 1 be special trains an 1 steamers put on to convey the whole party of the excursionists The directors of the Woollen Company, with their u ual liberality, are defraying the expanse of the picnio for their employes.

St. John’s. —A numerously attended meeting was held at St. John’s parsonage jSaturday afternoon for the purpose of forming a ladies’ work party in connection with the parish. The Incumbent attended and explained the objects of the proposed society, A draft copy of rules was submitted and approved. It was resolved that the society should meat every Friday afternoon, at 2 30, in the schoolroom, and that the first object of its labors should be to raise funds for a new fence for the church and parsonage grounds. The following officers were elected in accordance with the rubs : President, Lady Wilson; secretary, Mrs Wynn Williams; treasurer, Mrs A. Off; committee, Mesdames Westenra, Napier-Bell, Kiver, MacDougall, Aiken, and Watson. A Fibnd. —A criminal of the deepest dye has juet been executed at the city of Grata, near Vienna. This was an Austrian subject named Zuller, who was proved to hare murdered, one after the other, his three successive wives and two step children. His object in each case was to obtain the premium for which he had insured their lives. It was not till ho had succeeded with his third wife that the diabolical plot was detected and defeated by the vigilance of the insurance offices. Dr. Tannbr’B Fast.— “ Brief ’’ remarks that if Dr. Tanner had not had the enormous advantages of medical supervision and various appliances, such as vapor and alcoholic baths, it may well ha questioned whether he could have held out to the end of the forty days. This consideration deprives the experiment of much of its otherwise marvellous character. In the meantime, while we are being inundated with the literature of fasting ad nauseam, and as a ridiculous outcome of a business that once threatened a tragic end, some Yankee glutton has proclaimed his resolve to “eat ” continuously for forty days, with intervals for sleep only ! Railway Bates.—The rates per hale for wool from Timaru to tyttelton are—Undumped, 5s 8d ; double dumped, ICa. Fine Arts. —A valuable collection of pictures !has recently been received from England by a gentleman in the province andthy will be on view on and after Saturday, the 16th in=t.. at the rooms of Messrs Ford and Newton, Cashel street.